Organizations near Comox BC (75 Result(s))

The John Howard Society of North Island is a charitable organization whose mission is to promote and foster safer and healthier communities by providing appropriate programs of rehabilitation, education prevention and healing for those who need an opportunity to achieve maintain or regain a balance within their communities.

Tabitha ShawOnce again, National Volunteer Week has wrapped up and served as a reminder to thank all of the wonderful individuals who contribute so much to the Comox Valley. To celebrate the occasion, Volunteer Comox Valley hosted its second Impact Awards - an appreciation event at Zocalo Cafe in recognition of the outstanding volunteers in our community. The event included laughter, tears, hugs, great food, a musical performance by Schiehallion – and the representing winner of each category took home a framed award print. The Volunteer Impact Awards serves to inspire others to contribute to our community.

We visited several farms and community gardens to observe and participate in gathering ingredients and the evaluation of food production. Daily preparation and harvest of healthy in season snacks and lunches each day and prepared for the creation of a full meal for all of their families on Friday. We also prepared sprouting kits for each family with the motivation of providing nutritional boot to any meal. A visit from a local yogurt company was a great education opportunity for the participants to learn about the process of making yogurt while anticipating our yummy creations. Thank you to Amara Farm, Sea View Game, CV Farmers Market, Tree Island Yougurt for supporting the Young Cooks! And a special thank you to United Way for funding our summer camp program!Our after school program will start once schools get back into to session, start date TBA. In the mean time check out our community kitchens and gardens workshops as they are open to youth and families.

We help young people discover their potential. From prevention to helping kids on the margins, our dedicated staff and relevant programming offer connection and transformation fostering mental, physical, social, spiritual and emotional wellbeing among young people in our community.Our Locations

We have a group booked for Saturday 18 October (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm) who play music from the Great American Songbook- popular music from the 1920's to the 50's - Cole Porter,Duke Ellington, Rogers and Hammerstein etc etc. The group includes a female vocalist. It'll be a great evening - come and listen or come and dance. Admission $15 including pizza at intermission. Funds raised will go towards the purchase of a heat pump for the hall. Watch this page and the October FB Flyer for more details

We have made special arrangements to enhance camaraderie with individual attention, instructor demonstrations, painting en plein air and picnic lunches. Instructor and students dine together to make the most out of this great island experience. The local hospitality will surely make this a memorable workshop. Special access to a private golf course along the waters edge and time to relax on the beach, clothing optional. There is something special about an island. Leave your cares on the mainland and just concentrate on the 'art spirit'.Testimonials: Kevin is a fantastic teacher and creates great examples and demonstrations for his students to understand the information he is presenting while making the experience a lot of fun. Wanda and Kevin are a fantastic team and thank you for organizing the workshop and group so well.